devastated
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Ruined, ravaged.
Adjective
Examples
the devastated city
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Extremely upset and shocked.
Adjective
Examples
Mary Ann was devastated when she found out her son was bullying a girl at school.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “devastated” mean?
Ruined, ravaged.
Is “devastated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.